Each Sunday, I share something for which I’m grateful. This time, it’s a toss-up between two special events, and I’m sharing them both.
A Tuba Christmas
This takes place each year the Saturday before Christmas. Organized by a retired music teacher I’ve known for years, it brings together tuba and other brass players of all ages for a day. They rehearse in the morning, and in the afternoon, they put on a free concert for the public.
I always enjoy the band’s renditions of a variety of Christmas carols, and this year’s program didn’t disappoint. At the end, they played a rousing version of “Jingle Bells,” infused with a portion of a John Philip Sousa march. As always, it was a fun, memorable concert.
A Candlelit Christmas Eve Service
This year, as I’ve done for the past couple of years, I attended the Christmas Eve service at the Congregational church, where I provide music for Sunday services once a month. We sang familiar Christmas songs and heard relevant Bible readings. The highlight was at the end when we sang “Silent Night” while holding lighted candles. With the sanctuary lights turned off, the only illumination was from the candles and Christmas tree. What a great way to commemorate the Christ Child’s birth!
How About You?
What are you thankful for this week? Please tell us in the comments or on your blog with a link to this post. I look forward to reading about your gratitude.
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